Ballistic missile fired from Iran toward Türkiye neutralized by NATO defense systems

The Turkish Defense Ministry said Monday that a ballistic missile fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to Anadolu Agency.

In a statement shared on US social media company X, the ministry said some debris from the munition fell onto vacant land in Gaziantep, adding that there have been no casualties or injuries.

The ministry added that Türkiye places “great importance on good neighborly relations and regional stability,” stressing that “all necessary measures will be taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at our country’s territory and airspace.”

“We also reiterate that it is in everyone’s interest to heed Türkiye’s warnings in this regard.”

In a separate statement shared on X, Türkiye’s Communications Director Burhanettin Duran confirmed that the missile was “timely engaged and neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets over the Sahinbey district of Gaziantep.”

“We once again strongly reiterate our warning to all parties, particularly Iran, to refrain from actions that could endanger regional security and put civilians at risk,” he said.

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